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Five-year jail term for former policeman who blackmailed man with intimate videos

PUTRAJAYA, May 5 — A former police corporal has been ordered to serve a five-year prison sentence starting today for blackmailing a man by threatening to report intimate videos of him with his fiancée to the religious…

Extreme weather events, Middle East conflict create 'perfect storm' for Southeast Asia: Grace Fu

As the region braces for volatile times, it should "not let a good crisis go to waste" and seize opportunities to enhance resilience, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu.

トランプ氏「合意可能性高い」イラン「回答まだ」　先行き不透明

2 arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint for smuggling drugs, including over 2kg of cannabis

The drugs seized are estimated to be worth more than $71,000.

Japan stocks rise with optimism over Iran deal: markets wrap

The 225-issue Nikkei stock average climbed 3.4%, with gauges in Australia and South Korea also rising.

Iran war possible motive for Trump shooting suspect: U.S. intelligence report

The assessment sheds new light on the U.S. government's search for a motive in the foiled attack on the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25.

名人戦おやつ　藤井名人はバスクチーズケーキ　糸谷九段は饅頭

ジビエ人気じわり　イノシシ肉の自販機が山形・鶴岡に登場

Seoul retains 'peaceful coexistence' policy despite change in N. Korean constitution

South Korea will continue to pursue its "peaceful coexistence" policy aimed at establishing peace with North Korea despite Pyongyang's recent constitutional revision viewed to be aimed at distancing itself from the…

百済ルーツの帯金具、静岡県富士市の古墳で出土　日本国内では初めて

朝鮮半島でも珍しい　静岡県富士市の古墳で出土、百済ルーツの帯金具

Pakatan rallies grassroots in Seremban rally after Negeri Sembilan political strain

SEREMBAN, May 7 — As the Pakatan Harapan–Barisan Nasional (PH-BN) coalition government in Negeri Sembilan regains its footing, senior Pakatan leaders have stepped up efforts to rally grassroots support following recent…

Japan stocks surge to new high amid potential deal to end Iran war

京都男児殺害容疑の父親「1人でやった」　捜索に参加しながら遺棄か

ナフサ危機　「物がない」現場は悲鳴、政府対応は「場当たり的」

「何してるかわからん」を変えたい　町工場継いだ女性社長の戦略

GW明け「学校がつらい」　5月の運動会に潜むリスク

Victorian budget delivers $5.5b for education

The Victorian Budget for 2026/27 is being considered a win for education, with more than $5.5 billion in new investment across schools, early‑childhood learning and the state’s expanding Free TAFE system. Treasurer…

State bans disgraced author’s books

Best-selling Australian author Craig Silvey’s works will be permanently removed from West Australian public schools following his guilty plea to child exploitation offences. Mr Silvey, best known for acclaimed novel…

‘Stay prepared’: Pakatan leaders say N. Sembilan snap election could come anytime

SEREMBAN, May 7 — After weeks of political uncertainty in Negeri Sembilan, the Pakatan Harapan top leadership has urged supporters and residents to brace for a possible snap election, as its relationship with the…